Electronic Engineering Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Milacron scores A on the Alion truth index.
Milacron is looking for a Controls Software Engineer to join our team in Batavia, OH. In this position, you will be responsible for developing, customizing, and testing control system software for injection molding and plastic extrusion machinery, including adapting baseline machine software and control systems for production machines and customer applications.
Work You’ll Do:
Develop and test control system software for injection molding and extrusion machinery.
Customize and enhance existing machine software and control platforms for production and customer requirements.
Develop software using C#, Python, JavaScript, and related technologies.
Develop and support web-based HMI applications.
Support machine control software in PLC environments using Structured Text and/or C++.
Enhance and maintain legacy software systems utilizing Qt.
Use Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern source control practices.
Integrate controls, drives, HMIs, I/O systems, robots, and third-party devices.
Troubleshoot industrial networks and communication protocols.
Collaborate with global and cross-functional engineering teams on product development.
Qualifications:
3+ years of software development experience in industrial automation, machine controls, embedded systems, or related applications.
Proficiency in C, C#, Python, and JavaScript, including software design, debugging, testing, and maintenance.
Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, source control, and CI/CD practices.
Experience developing HMI applications and machine control software.
Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
PLC programming experience using IEC 61131-3 languages, including Structured Text and Function Block Diagram, preferred.
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, or serial communications preferred.
B&R Automation Studio or Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 experience preferred.
Qt framework or embedded Linux development experience preferred.
Injection molding or plastics industry experience preferred.
Experience with AI-enabled engineering tools preferred.
Cloud-connected industrial systems or Industry 4.0 experience preferred.
Ability to read electrical schematics and hydraulic prints preferred.
Pascal experience preferred.
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